Dental

Federal benefit to help pay for oral health care for eligible Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000. Services covered include those that keep teeth and gums healthy and treat problems that may occur. For example:

• Preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polishing, sealants, and fluoride
• Diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays
• Restorative services, including fillings
• Endodontic services, including root canal treatments
• Prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures
• Periodontal services, including deep scaling
• Oral surgery services, including extractions

The the Canadian Dental care Plan (CDCP) will only pay for oral health care services covered within the plan at the established CDCP fees. Medical transportation fees are not covered. Before receiving oral health care, clients should always ask their oral health provider about any costs that won't be covered by the plan.

There is no fee to participate in the CDCP. However, based on the adjusted family net income, CDCP client my have a co-payment. The co-payment amounts are outlined below:

• Family net income lower than $70,000: 100% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees.
• Family net income between $70,000 and $79,999: 60 % of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees and 40% co-payment amount by the individual
• Family net Income between $80,000 and $89,999: 40 % of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees and 60 percent co-payment amount by the individual

The Government of Canada has contracted Sun Life to manage CDCP. After applying, the information will be shared with Sun Life, who will complete the enrollment.

Visit the Sun Life website to find a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provider.

• Fillings
• Crowns
• Extractions
• Root canals
• Periodontics treatments
• Full and partial dentures
• Braces
• Dental implants
• Cleanings
• Paediatric care

• Annual exam
• Emergency dental examination
• Virtual care
• Radiographs
• Polishing
• Scaling
• Pit and fissure sealant
• Fluoride treatment
• Protective mouth guard
• TMJ appliance
• Repair of appliance
• Dental fillings
• Root canal treatment
• Extraction
• Contouring of oral tissues (alveoloplasty) with or without dental extraction)
• New dentures
• Denture repairs
• Emergency treatment of dental pain, minor procedure
• Referral to hospital for dental care
• Nitrous oxide sedation (in the dental office)
• In-clinic laboratory procedures

• Four Neighborhood Clinic
• Sherwood Business Centre
• Public Health Clinic
• For private dental offices on PEI see the list

• Annual oral health risk assessment
• Oral health instructions
• Topical fluoride application to prevent tooth decay
• Placement of dental sealants on teeth to prevent tooth decay
• Cleaning and/or polishing of teeth

Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals and families to help pay for basic needs. A financial need is when basic needs cost more than income.

Basic Needs:

• Food
• Clothing
• Household items
• Personal items
• Telephone or internet costs
• Shelter
• Utilities (power, heat, fuel, and water)
• Financial supports to meet emergency needs of people experiencing family violence

Other Needs That May Be Covered:

• Medications, hearing aids and eyeglasses
• Transportation Costs
• Security deposits for rent or utilities
• Child care

Expenses Not Covered:

• Cable television
• Car payments and/or car insurance payments
• Other outstanding debts

Social Assistance clients are automatically enrolled in the Financial Assistance Drug Program and Provincial Dental Care Program. If a need is not listed, contact the office. You will be directed to appropriate programs or assessed for social assistance eligibility.

Note: Social Assistance will ask clients to have looked into all possible ways to receive money. For example, Employment Insurance (EI) or Canada Pension Plan (CPP).